Plein Air painting or Painting on Location as my water media classes were titled is a unique opportunity for me to illustrate my personal view of my surroundings. I want my paintings to depict my love of life and it's magic. I enjoy the planning of every painting. Often the planning takes longer than the actual painting. I strive for an intriguing composition with strong value contrast. The use of light and placement of color is imperative for every painting.
children's pond
15 x 11
watercolor
the little pond garden in my back yard.
east of abalone cove
15 x 22
watercolor
this painting was planned out on watercolor paper. while drifting on the boat just offshore of palos verdes. i finished it in my studio
egg hunt. irvine
15 x 22
watercolor
this is a staged set of a miner’s camp site. it was dressed for an easter egg hunt. i enjoyed watching the children with their baskets hunt for eggs painted during an event with the laguna plein air association at irvine park.
windy day at cabrillo
15 x 22
watercolor
i painted this while sitting against a tall rock wall to protect myself against the heavy wind
seal beach
15 x 22
watercolor
started as a loose watercolor while on the boat and fine tuned with ink in my studio.
